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Retro Surfboard Designs

Large Mid-century 60" John Keal Inspired Surfboard Coffee Table With Formica Top
Large Mid-century 60" John Keal Inspired Surfboard Coffee Table With Formica Top

Large Mid-century 60" John Keal Inspired Surfboard Coffee Table With Formica Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Featuring a sleek, oval "surfboard" design, it boasts a glossy white Formica top paired with a sturdy black wooden base.

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1950s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Wood

1930s Replica Tom Blake hollow wooden surfboard
1930s Replica Tom Blake hollow wooden surfboard

1930s Replica Tom Blake hollow wooden surfboard

By Tom Blake

Located in Haleiwa, HI

A great example of a historical surfboard design that played a pivotal roll in the evolution of the sport.

Category

1960s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Surfboard Coffee Table
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Surfboard Coffee Table

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Surfboard Coffee Table

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in San Francisco, CA

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings design surfboard coffee table for Widdicomb, U.S.A..

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Walnut

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s
Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames

Located in Coronado, CA

An early and rare edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee table. Design by Charles & Ray Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s
Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Coronado, CA

An early and rare edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee table. Design by Charles & Ray Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Steel

1970s Coastal Double Fiberglass Surfboard Wood Sculptural Bench Settee
1970s Coastal Double Fiberglass Surfboard Wood Sculptural Bench Settee

1970s Coastal Double Fiberglass Surfboard Wood Sculptural Bench Settee

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is statement piece and packed with personality.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s

Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

An early edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee table. Design by Charles & Ray Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Metal

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Surfboard Coffee Table

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Surfboard Coffee Table

By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in Chattanooga, TN

We are pleased to present this super rare Ole Wanscher Danish teak surfboard coffee table. Designed by Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik in Denmark.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Teak

Mid century Surfboard coffee table in oak and teak made in Sweden, 1950s
Mid century Surfboard coffee table in oak and teak made in Sweden, 1950s

Mid century Surfboard coffee table in oak and teak made in Sweden, 1950s

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Hägersten, SE

Surfboard shaped coffee table designed and produced in Sweden during the 1950s.

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Large Extendable Double Pedestal Dining Table Rosewood Denmark MCM 1970s
Large Extendable Double Pedestal Dining Table Rosewood Denmark MCM 1970s

Large Extendable Double Pedestal Dining Table Rosewood Denmark MCM 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dining table features a robust double pedestal base and an elegant surfboard-shaped top. The versatile design includes expansion leaves to accommodate larger gatherings.

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Rosewood

Adrian Pearsall 'Jacks' Coffee Table
Adrian Pearsall 'Jacks' Coffee Table

Adrian Pearsall 'Jacks' Coffee Table

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Surfboard shaped coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table
Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table

Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Oval beveled edge surfboard on wood base. Sleek design. Stone top in polished marble or travertine.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Stone

1990s Vintage Town & Country shortboard by Ned McMann
1990s Vintage Town & Country shortboard by Ned McMann

1990s Vintage Town & Country shortboard by Ned McMann

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Town & Country Surf Designs (also known as T&C) is a world famous manufacturer of surfboards.

Category

1990s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam

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Rare Sculptural Rocking Chair Surfboard Design 70s Vintage Pine
Rare Sculptural Rocking Chair Surfboard Design 70s Vintage Pine

Rare Sculptural Rocking Chair Surfboard Design 70s Vintage Pine

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H 25.79 in W 25.01 in D 33.86 in

Rare Sculptural Rocking Chair Surfboard Design 70s Vintage Pine

Located in Oldenburg, NI

A sculptural rocking chair made of pine designed like an oldschool surfboard, probably designed in the 70s.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright
Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright

Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright

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H 16.75 in W 50.07 in D 22.57 in

Surfboard Coffee Table by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in Cookeville, TN

Gorgeous midcentury 1950s Russell Wright designed surfboard coffee or cocktail table with curved lip on one side.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Surfboard Coffee Table
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Surfboard Coffee Table

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Surfboard Coffee Table

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H 15 in W 84 in D 17 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Surfboard Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Stamford, CT

A walnut "surfboard" form coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table in Solid Ash
Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table in Solid Ash

Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table in Solid Ash

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Gorgeous, 1960s surfboard design coffee or cocktail table. Nice sought after low design befitting of a modern living room.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Ash

Vintage 1960s Dewey Weber Longboard Surfboard
Vintage 1960s Dewey Weber Longboard Surfboard

Vintage 1960s Dewey Weber Longboard Surfboard

By Dewey Weber

Located in Haleiwa, HI

He is also credited with being the first surfboard manufacturer to give model names to specific surfboard designs (i.e.

Category

1960s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood, Softwood

Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table by Prelude
Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table by Prelude

Solid Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table by Prelude

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American-made solid walnut coffee table with a slightly rounded “surfboard” design. Tapered legs and rich walnut wood grain finish the look for a simple, elegant piece.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Walnut

1990s Vintage Dale Velzy 422 Model Surfboard
1990s Vintage Dale Velzy 422 Model Surfboard

1990s Vintage Dale Velzy 422 Model Surfboard

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H 115 in W 20 in D 2.75 in

1990s Vintage Dale Velzy 422 Model Surfboard

By Dale Velzy

Located in Haleiwa, HI

An attractive example of a well preserved longboard shaped by one of the most revered surfboard design pioneers to ever live.

Category

1990s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood, Softwood

1950s Vintage Velzy Jacobs Balsa Wood Surfboard
1950s Vintage Velzy Jacobs Balsa Wood Surfboard

1950s Vintage Velzy Jacobs Balsa Wood Surfboard

By Dale Velzy, Hap Jacobs

Located in Haleiwa, HI

They would later part ways, establishing their own successful surfboard labels. A beautiful and historical surfboard work of art made by two of the most renowned surfboard design pio...

Category

1950s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood

1965 Model Hobie Balsawood Big Wave Surfboard by Dick Brewer
1965 Model Hobie Balsawood Big Wave Surfboard by Dick Brewer

1965 Model Hobie Balsawood Big Wave Surfboard by Dick Brewer

By Dick Brewer

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Iconic 1965 model big wave surfboard shape design by the renowned surfboard design pioneer, Dick Brewer (1936-2022).

Category

1990s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood

1990s Vintage Surfboards Hawaii Custom Longboard by Mike Diffenderfer
1990s Vintage Surfboards Hawaii Custom Longboard by Mike Diffenderfer

1990s Vintage Surfboards Hawaii Custom Longboard by Mike Diffenderfer

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Shaped by the renowned surfboard design pioneer, Mike Diffenderfer. One of the first big wave surfing pioneers, taking on the giant waves of Waimea Bay, Hawaii.

Category

1990s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood

1990s Vintage Mike Diffenderfer custom longboard
1990s Vintage Mike Diffenderfer custom longboard

1990s Vintage Mike Diffenderfer custom longboard

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H 108 in W 22.5 in D 2.38 in

1990s Vintage Mike Diffenderfer custom longboard

Located in Haleiwa, HI

A wonderful example of a custom longboard shaped in Hawaii by the renowned surfboard design pioneer, Mike Diffenderfer.

Category

1990s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

1970s Vintage Central Coast Surfboards Double Sting Surfboard
1970s Vintage Central Coast Surfboards Double Sting Surfboard

1970s Vintage Central Coast Surfboards Double Sting Surfboard

Located in Haleiwa, HI

A truly cutting-edge surfboard design of the 1970s, in all original condition.

Category

1970s Canadian Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood

Vintage 1990s Hap Jacobs classic longboard
Vintage 1990s Hap Jacobs classic longboard

Vintage 1990s Hap Jacobs classic longboard

By Hap Jacobs

Located in Haleiwa, HI

A remarkable example of a classic longboard shaped by the renowned surfboard design pioneer, Hap Jacobs (1930-2021).

Category

1990s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood, Softwood

Vintage 1960s Butch Van Arstdalen’s Personal Surfboard by Mike Hynson
Vintage 1960s Butch Van Arstdalen’s Personal Surfboard by Mike Hynson

Vintage 1960s Butch Van Arstdalen’s Personal Surfboard by Mike Hynson

By Mike Hynson

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Hand shaped by the famous Mike Hynson, star of the Endless Summer surf film by Bruce Brown and acclaimed surfboard design pioneer. An incredible historically significant surfboard ma...

Category

1960s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Vintage 1960s Dewey Weber Performer Model Longboard
Vintage 1960s Dewey Weber Performer Model Longboard

Vintage 1960s Dewey Weber Performer Model Longboard

By Dewey Weber

Located in Haleiwa, HI

He is also credited with being the first surfboard manufacturer to give model names to specific surfboard designs (i.e.

Category

1960s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood, Softwood

1970s Denmark DKF Lundtofte Solid Teak Two Carving Boards Butcher Serving Tray
1970s Denmark DKF Lundtofte Solid Teak Two Carving Boards Butcher Serving Tray

1970s Denmark DKF Lundtofte Solid Teak Two Carving Boards Butcher Serving Tray

By Lundtofte

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Denmark DKF Lundtofte solid teak two carving boards butcher tray Measures: 15.25 x 7 width x .5 thick Solid teak surfboard design. Ideal for meat carving or service tray.

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Teak

1980s Vintage David Nuuhiwa Pro-Design Twin Fin Surfboard
1980s Vintage David Nuuhiwa Pro-Design Twin Fin Surfboard

1980s Vintage David Nuuhiwa Pro-Design Twin Fin Surfboard

By David Nuuhiwa

Located in Haleiwa, HI

David Nuuhiwa Pro-Design surfboard shaped in the mid 1980’s. Features a beautiful airbrush design done in yellow and seafoam green.

Category

1980s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Vintage 1980s Blue Water Hawaii Big Wave Surfboard
Vintage 1980s Blue Water Hawaii Big Wave Surfboard

Vintage 1980s Blue Water Hawaii Big Wave Surfboard

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Features a pintail shape with retro airbrush fade finished with a rare Phazer bottom design. The Phazer bottom was a unique surfboard design invented by the Willis Bros in the late 1...

Category

1980s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Gordon & Smith Balsawood Big Wave Surfboard by Mike Hynson
Gordon & Smith Balsawood Big Wave Surfboard by Mike Hynson

Gordon & Smith Balsawood Big Wave Surfboard by Mike Hynson

By Mike Hynson

Located in Haleiwa, HI

1997 Gordon & Smith balsawood Big Wave surfboard shaped by Mike Hynson. Features a 3-stringer design with pintail shape paired with the famous red fin (hallmark of Hynson shaped surf...

Category

1990s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood

Vintage 1970s Dick Brewer surfboard
Vintage 1970s Dick Brewer surfboard

Vintage 1970s Dick Brewer surfboard

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H 73 in W 19.5 in D 2.75 in

Vintage 1970s Dick Brewer surfboard

By Dick Brewer

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s the demand for Brewer's innovative surfboard designs began to grow among professional and free surfers alike.

Category

1970s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam

1969, Buffalo Keaulana personal surfboard by Ben Aipa Greg Noll SurfCenter
1969, Buffalo Keaulana personal surfboard by Ben Aipa Greg Noll SurfCenter

1969, Buffalo Keaulana personal surfboard by Ben Aipa Greg Noll SurfCenter

By Ben Aipa

Located in Haleiwa, HI

The late Ben Aipa (1942-2021) was a renowned Hawaiian surfboard design innovator and credited with inventing the first winged surfboard called “Da Sting”.

Category

1960s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Surfboard Coffee Table designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Surfboard Coffee Table designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

Surfboard Coffee Table designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modern Surfboard Coffee Table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Walnut

Charles Eames Surfboard Table
Charles Eames Surfboard Table

Charles Eames Surfboard Table

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H 10 in W 89 in D 29 in

Charles Eames Surfboard Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Herman Miller Surfboard Table designed by Charles Eames. The ETR Elliptical Table Rod Base, better known as the Surfboard table, was designed in 1951.

Category

1950s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Metal

Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table
Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table

Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table

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H 10 in W 89 in D 29 in

Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

All original 1950's Herman Miller Surfboard Table designed by Charles Eames. This table has the more desirable zinc bases.

Category

1950s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage 1970s Infinity Single Fin Surfboard
Vintage 1970s Infinity Single Fin Surfboard

Vintage 1970s Infinity Single Fin Surfboard

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H 81.5 in W 19.25 in D 3 in

Vintage 1970s Infinity Single Fin Surfboard

Located in Haleiwa, HI

The Boehne family, including sons Dan and Dave continue to design and shape Infinity surfboards to this day.

Category

1970s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

1970s Vintage Jeff Ho Zephyr Surfboard
1970s Vintage Jeff Ho Zephyr Surfboard

1970s Vintage Jeff Ho Zephyr Surfboard

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H 78 in W 19.5 in D 3.625 in

1970s Vintage Jeff Ho Zephyr Surfboard

By Jeff Ho

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Early 1970s Jeff Ho shaped Zephyr surfboard. Featuring a triple stringer design with single fin and original leash.

Category

1970s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam

Vintage 1990s Donald Takayama Hobie Longboard Surfboard
Vintage 1990s Donald Takayama Hobie Longboard Surfboard

Vintage 1990s Donald Takayama Hobie Longboard Surfboard

By Donald Takayama

Located in Haleiwa, HI

He then worked a brief stint at Weber Surfboards before starting his own surfboard label, Hawaiian Pro Designs.

Category

1990s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam

Vintage 1970s Channel Islands Al Merrick Surfboard
Vintage 1970s Channel Islands Al Merrick Surfboard

Vintage 1970s Channel Islands Al Merrick Surfboard

By Al Merrick

Located in Haleiwa, HI

Early 1970s Channel Islands single fin surfboard shaped by Al Merrick. This early Channel Islands surfboard features a swallow tail design with yellow/blue rails and blue bottom.

Category

1970s American Retro Surfboard Designs

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

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Retro Surfboard Designs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro surfboard designs available for sale. The range of distinct retro surfboard designs — often made from wood, plastic and fibreglass — can elevate any home. Retro surfboard designs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro surfboard designs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern retro surfboard designs are of considerable interest. Retro surfboard designs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Lane Furniture and Grete Jalk are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Surfboard Designs?

Prices for retro surfboard designs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro surfboard designs begin at $68 and can go as high as $57,477, while the average can fetch as much as $2,695.